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ERN 601Y

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,896 mi
Last recorded85,896 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERN 601Y
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,896 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 85,896 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,644 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 85,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 85,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,674 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 83,674 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?

Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,789
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
13,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,378
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,789
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,281
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,666
Stop lamp not working 2,346
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ERN 601Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,136 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 300 Series fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 5,378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERN 601Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 300 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERN 601Y?

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What year was ERN 601Y registered?

ERN 601Y is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is ERN 601Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERN 601Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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